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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.58, 25,562.68 and 12,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.58, 25,562.68 and 12,878.74 is: 17,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.58 : 25,562.68 = 12,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.58/25,562.68 = 12,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.58x = 25,562.68 × 12,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.58x = 329,215,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,215,109.42/18,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,759.34

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